When applying the ABS brakes the pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Also after releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle surges forward. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
1998 Subaru Outback brakes complaints
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Abs braking system was activated, and the pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which almost resulted in an accident. Then, while driving the brakes did not work at all for some seconds. Dealer is also replacing the master cylinder, and stated that it was a known problem. Please provide further information.
When the brakes are applied it dims the headlights for a second. Dealer has been contacted.
I was approaching a stop sign in second gear and preparing to stop when the ABS apparently took control of my car. I was unable to stop before the intersection and nearly hit another car. I did not feel that the road conditions warrented the ABS response (the road was slightly wet) and I did feel that I was in control of my car before the ABS took over. I was traveling under 10 miles per hour. I have driven my car in considerably worse weather and was always able to anticipate my stopping distance. The ABS light has never come on and when I took my car to the dealer, they could find nothing wrong. Info that may be relevent...I was recently involved in a minor car accident but I do not think it should've affected the brakes. I also had my car realigned today and I do not know if this could have any affect on the ABS.
When applying the brakes the vehicle does not stop. The emergency brake has to be applied in order to stop. Dealer can't find the problem.
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